September 7, 1896 -“Get a Horse!”
September 7, 2021
When the first auto race to take place on an American race track began on this day in 1896 it
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September 6, 1949 – VW is returned to German control
September 6, 2021
After being taken over by British forces following the end of World War II in Europe, Volkswagen was handed back
September 5, 1960 – A deadly Southern 500
September 5, 2021
NASCAR’s Southern 500 is one of the sport’s most storied races. With the exception of 2005-2008 (renamed for Dodge sponsorship),
September 4, 1922 – The beginning of Jaguar
September 4, 2021
When motorcycle enthusiasts William Lyons and William Walmsley founded Swallow Sidecar Company on this day in 1922 they hadn’t mentioned
September 2, 1959 – The Ford Falcon is introduced
September 2, 2021
On this day in 1959, Henry Ford II introduced the compact, fuel efficient Falcon via closed-circuit TV to viewers in
September 1, 1941 – DeSoto introduces automatic hidden headlights
September 1, 2021
Since the inception of the automobile, engineers have been working to improve it, though they should have stopped after the
August 29, 1885 – The first motorcylce?
August 29, 2021
On this day in 1885, what is often referred to as the first motorcycle, is patented by Gottlieb Daimler and
August 28, 1944 – Hot rod builder Boyd Coddington is born
August 28, 2021
American hot rod designer and builder Boyd Coddington was born on this day in 1944. In his early 20s he
August 25, 1910 – The beginning of Yellow Cab Company
August 25, 2021
On this day in 1910, Walden W. Shaw founded the Shaw Livery Company to offer taxi services in Chicago. He
August 24, 1945 – The last Cadillac Tank
August 24, 2021
When the United States joined World War II following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, manufacturers of
August 23, 1922 – Chitty Bang Bang takes first place
August 23, 2021
On this day in 1922 Count Louis Zborowski drove his car, Chitty Bang Bang, to victory at the Southsea Speed
August 22, 1967 – AMC throws a Javelin into the Pony Car market
August 22, 2021
On this day in 1967, AMC issued a press release, pictured above, officially announcing the 1968 AMC Javelin. The vehicle
August 21, 1903 – “Thank God it’s over” – SF to NYC Packard Trip Ends
August 21, 2021
When the automobile was in its infancy, car companies would go to great extremes to prove their worth. While most
August 20, 1960 – Dodge doubles sales figures over 1959 with introduction of Dart
August 20, 2021
On this day in 1960, Dodge General Manager M.C. Patterson reported the marque’s retail sales for the model year totaled
August 19, 1934 – The First All American Soap Box Derby
August 19, 2021
While out on assignment for the Dayton Daily News in 1933, Dayton, Ohio photojournalist Myron Scott, who later named the
August 17, 1896 – First pedestrian killed by a car
August 17, 2021
On this day in 1896 Bridget Driscoll unfortunately made her way into the history books by becoming the first pedestrian
August 16, 1906 – The first Mason Motor Car
August 16, 2021
The first Mason Motor Car rolled off a Des Moines, Iowa assembly line on this day in 1906. Edward Mason,
August 15, 1947 – Ferrari makes its racing debut
August 15, 2021
On this day in 1947 a little prancing horse known as Ferrari made its racetrack debut at Circuito di Pescara
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